Moira has issues with fish, so I use hemp oil for her along with coconut oil. I order the Nutiva brand (USDA certified organic) of both through Amazon - you can usually find them in two-pack deals with free "Super Saver" shipping - that's two bottles of each for around the $25 mark. Quite a deal!

I have been doing Fish oil a long time with Jade, but the foster Annabelle has a awful coat.. Due to the fleas and being hairless when she came into rescue, so I been giving her fish oil since she has been here. And i knew coconut oil was good for dogs, But.. How long does it typically take to show results on the coat on the coconut?

ilovetyson wrote:I have been doing Fish oil a long time with Jade, but the foster Annabelle has a awful coat.. Due to the fleas and being hairless when she came into rescue, so I been giving her fish oil since she has been here. And i knew coconut oil was good for dogs, But.. How long does it typically take to show results on the coat on the coconut?

When Moira gets real itchy and icky I rub it right into her skin. When we had a horrifying flea outbreak this summer I'd say she got lots better within two weeks of using it that way.

PitbullLover* wrote:never thought of using coconut oil, i give sunflower oil and olive oil for the girls and once in awhile a little bit of fishoil, but next day loose poop and upset tummies.

I don't think you can/should just randomly introduce things. I think 'systems' need to get accustomed to changes and new chemistry.

Agreed. I'd try smaller amounts of one new thing at a time, then gradually increase if they can tolerate it. Sometimes a little canned pumpkin can help keep things firmed up as they adjust to diet changes.